Wigan’s Lenagan attacks ‘stupid’ RFL bond demand from Catalans Dragons

• Deposit of £500,000 sought from Challenge Cup holders• ‘It’s a poor decision and an ill-thought-out decision’The Rugby Football League’s decision to demand the Challenge Cup holders, Catalans Dragons, pay a bond to enter this year’s competition has been branded “stupid” by one of the most prominent club owners in Super League.Catalans have been asked by the RFL to provide a £500,000 deposit, in light of a poor attendance in last year’s final, when just over 50,000 people watched the Dragons defeat Warrington at Wembley to win the cup for the first time. Related: Catalans may not defend Challenge Cup crown over £500,000 deposit dispute Related: Why are Toronto Wolfpack buying into a rugby league club in London? Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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